Christmas is round the corner and that means the markets are back.
After concerns that the Edinburgh Christmas Markets would not go ahead, it has been confirmed that they will be returning on November 25 2022. With new organisers, visitors can expect the classic attractions in the city centre, including Santa Land, Forth 1 Big Wheel, and Lidl's Ice Rink on George Street.
The traditional markets themselves will be situated in East Princes Street Gardens and will host around 70 stalls selling everything from bespoke products and gifts to tasty treats. Meanwhile, Santa Land can be found in West Princes Street Gardens.
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With the attractions and Hogmanay celebrations, Edinburgh is a hotspot destination. With that, here's what you need to know about the Edinburgh Christmas Markets 2022.
Edinburgh Christmas Markets opening date and times?
Edinburgh Christmas Market will run from November 25 until January 3.
The markets will open from 10am - 10pm with some exceptions on the dates below.
- November 25: 2:00pm-10:00pm
- December 24: 10:00am-8.00pm
- December 25: Closed
- December 26: 12:00pm-8:00pm
- December 31: 10:00am-6:00pm
- January 1: 12:00pm-8.00pm
- January 4: 10:00am-8:00pm
Do you need a ticket for Edinburgh Christmas market?
To enter the market, you do not need a ticket. Just turn up and wonder round the stalls. Of course, if you are buying anything whether it's a gift or food and drink, don't expect it to be cheap. Last year one of Edinburgh Live's reporters struggled to buy anything to eat under £6.
The organisers add: "Access into the Christmas Markets is free and unticketed, but please be aware the market areas can be very busy at peak times and queueing mechanisms will be in place during these periods for safety."
How much are tickets for rides?
As for the attractions and rides, tickets need to be bought. In East Princes Street Gardens, guests can have a go on the Sizzlers which costs £6 and Techno Power costs £7. Tickets cannot be bought in advance and can be purchased on the day of visit by one of the Front of House staff.
Tickets for the Forth 1 Big Wheel are on sale from £10 and can be bought on via the Edinburgh Christmas website. It is also worth noting that if you prove you have an EH postcode, you can get 20 per cent off.
In West Princes Street Gardens, Santa Land is home to the funfair and tickets can be bought on the day from the front of house staff. Prices are as followed;
- Dodgems - £6 per car.
- Waltzers - £6 per person.
- Runaway Train - £4.
- Racing Autodrome - £3.50
- Cups & Saucers - £3.50
- Flying Jets - £3.50
- Samba Balloon Rides - £3.50
- Candy Canes Bungees - £5
- Santa Fun House - £4
- Helter Skelter - £3
For more information check out the official website for Edinburgh Winter Festival.
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